This week's Sunday Shop is:
Cuddle Bug Gifts boutique has the most colorful children's clothing on Etsy. The designs that you will find in April's shop are loud and fun and playful.
We'll be featuring some of her newer Easter-themed listings.
The second I laid eyes on this Knot Dress, I fell in love. My favorite thing about it is that no matter which hair ties you child wants to wear, they'll undoubtedly match! A little girl could have a lot of fun in this wonderful mixed-pattern dress.
The Pillowcase Dress is as sweet as it is simple. It would look great on any little girl AND it has matching polka dot bloomers for the girl on the go.Cuddle Bug Gifts boutique also does boys clothing.
April, what got you started when you started learning how to sew?
I started sewing by hand as a child making clothing for my dolls with leftover scraps from my grandmother. She sewed all the time making clothing for her, her grandchildren, and the house. My mother bought my first sewing machine for me when I was 16 and I had first started out redecorating my room with some pretty wild prints. It wasn't until I had my first child almost 3 years ago that I began sewing children's clothing and have never looked back. My sister and I headed to our local Hobby Lobby and picked out some fabric to make a basic pillowcase dress {that honestly was terrible}, I had sewed for years but there was so much for me to learn about making clothing. I am constantly reading about new techniques and trying new patterns. Embroidery and Applique are new to me (I have only been doing it for a year now) and I have really enjoyed adding special touches to my outfits.
How do you manage to find time to sew with little ones running around?
Haha, I wonder the same thing sometimes. I have two girls~one will be three in 4 months and the other turns 1 in 2 weeks. My oldest is pretty good if I put on a movie and she will watch it if I need to get some things complete, but mostly I sew during their nap time and after they go to sleep. This is my unwind time and sewing definitely calms my nerves after a long day.
Where do you come up with the ideas for your outfits?
My ideas come from different things and places. I will follow the bigger name boutiques to see what the latest fashions are~ to recreate at home at much more affordable price. I also will spend hours browsing fabric stores and online fabrics to come up with new ideas. With some wonderful fabric designers out there~how can you not be inspired!!
Cuddle Bug Gifts also has clothing for little boys along with the many great outfits that it has for little girls. Be sure to check it out the next time you need an original gift for a little one!
Thanks so much for sharing with us, April.
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